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Exam Format
130 min
60
300
Associate
Registration
$125 USD
Pearson VUE or online proctoring
English
No waiting period for first retake, 14 days for subsequent retakes
Validity
3 years
Pass any current VCTA exam; Pass a higher-level VMware certification exam; Complete continuing education credits
1V0-71-21 Exam Topics and Domains
1V0-71-21 is organized into 6 weighted domains. Expect to work with Docker, containerd, CRI-O, Docker Hub, and more.
1
Architecture and Technologies
20%
Container Fundamentals
Containers vs Virtual MachinesContainer Purpose and Benefits
- Describe difference between Containers and VMs
- Describe the purpose of Containers
- Explain benefits of Containers versus Virtual Machines
Kubernetes Architecture
Kubernetes Control PlaneKubernetes Worker Nodes
- Understand the basic architecture of Kubernetes
- Describe components of a Kubernetes worker node
- Explain the relationship between Kubernetes and Containers
- Describe role of Kubernetes control plane
Kubernetes Concepts
Declarative vs ImperativeKubernetes Objects
- Understand declarative versus imperative design patterns
- Describe the purpose of Ingress controllers
- Describe the purpose of ConfigMaps
- Describe the types of services
- Understand interacting with Kubernetes
2
Products and Solutions
25%
VMware Tanzu Portfolio Overview
Tanzu Portfolio ComponentsTanzu Use Cases
- Understand VMware Tanzu Portfolio
- Describe use cases the Tanzu Portfolio solves
- Identify products in the Tanzu portfolio
- Describe the types of Tanzu Editions
Tanzu Kubernetes Grid
TKG ArchitectureTKG Operations
- Understand enterprise-ready Kubernetes runtime
- Describe streamlined operations across multi-cloud
- Explain cluster management concepts
Tanzu Mission Control
Centralized Management
- Describe centralized monitoring and management
- Understand conformant Kubernetes cluster management
Tanzu Application Catalog
Application Packages
- Understand customizable selection of open source software
- Describe production-ready software packages
Tanzu Service Mesh
Service Mesh Capabilities
- Describe ability to connect and protect microservices
- Understand service mesh use cases
3
Planning and Designing
15%
Application Modernization Strategy
Modernization ApproachesMicroservices Architecture
- Describe application modernization
- Describe the importance of Microservices
- Explain the need for app modernization
Deployment Strategies
Blue-Green DeploymentsProgressive Delivery
- Understand blue-green deployment strategies
- Explain zero-downtime deployments
- Describe progressive delivery patterns
4
Installing, Configuring, and Setup
15%
Container Operations
Image BuildingImage Registry
- Understand container image building commands
- Describe image registry and functions
- Explain container deployment processes
Kubernetes Networking
Antrea CNI
- Understand Kubernetes networking solution based on Open vSwitch
- Describe network policy implementation
5
Performance-tuning, Optimization, and Upgrades
10%
Observability and Monitoring
Observability vs Monitoring
- Compare Observability with Monitoring
- Understand monitoring implementation strategies
Event-Driven Architecture
Event Components
- Describe event-driven architecture components
- Explain benefits of event-driven systems
6
Troubleshooting and Repairing
15%
Kubernetes Troubleshooting
Pod TroubleshootingCluster Issues
- Understand troubleshooting methods
- Describe common Kubernetes issues
- Explain resolution procedures
How do I earn this certification?
Passing 1V0-71-21 earns the VMware Certified Technical Associate - Application Modernization certification. It sits in the Application Modernization track.
Current Level Exams
Next Level Options
Alternative Paths
- 2V0-21.23 - VMware vSphere 8.x ProfessionalFoundation for Tanzu on vSphere
- 2V0-41.24 - VMware NSX 4.x ProfessionalNetwork foundation for Tanzu
- 2V0-62.23 - VMware Workspace ONE 22.x ProfessionalEnd-user computing modernization
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What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2024-01-01
Updates
- Tanzu Application Platform 1.7 New TAP features may appear in future exam updates • Release date: 2024-09-01
- Tanzu Kubernetes Grid 2.5 Updated cluster management concepts relevant to exam • Release date: 2024-10-15
- Tanzu Mission Control 2.4 Enhanced policy management features • Release date: 2024-08-01
- Spring Boot 3.2 Application modernization patterns updated • Release date: 2024-11-01
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by IT professionals new to application modernization and Developers transitioning to cloud-native technologies.
- 6+ months experience with Kubernetes
- Basic understanding of containers and microservices
- Familiarity with VMware Tanzu portfolio
- Knowledge of application modernization concepts